Chino police traffic stop turns deadly as suspect and officers exchange gunshots

Chino police fatally shot a man during a traffic stop on Wednesday night after police say the man fired at officers first.

The Chino Police Department said officers had stopped a car for a vehicle code violation around 9:50 p.m. near the 12800 block of Central Avenue.

Officers asked the male passenger to step out of the car when he allegedly reached for a concealed weapon and fired at least one round, police said.

An officer returned gunfire and struck the man. The suspect was taken to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was not struck by gunfire. Police said a handgun was recovered at the scene.

The female driver was not injured during the incident. It is unclear if she was arrested. 

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office are conducting a criminal investigation to determine if the officer's actions were lawful. 

The Chino Police Department is conducting a separate administrative investigation to determine whether the officer-involved shooting was within department policy.

This investigation remains active and ongoing.